April Updates 2021

April Updates 2021

Apr 13, 2021 | News

Talk, talk and talk some more...

I had the pleasure to be a guest host for the Indie Beacon Show. I interviewed award-winning author Jane Little Botkin. Please read my blog about the author and the Indie Beacon Show.

Jane Little Botkin, a historical nonfiction writer, shared fun details of what led her to become a writer and inspire her.

I hope you will follow Botkin on Amazon and Good Reads, so you never miss an interview. I am excited to read her latest book, The Girl Who Dared to Defy: Jane Street and "Denver's Rebel Maids" (2021). It is exciting to be a guest host for the Indie Beacon Show, and I hope you will subscribe and never miss an author interview.

I had the pleasure to be a guest host for the Indie Beacon Show. I interviewed award-winning author Jane Little Botkin. Please read my blog about the author and the Indie Beacon Show.

Jane Little Botkin, a historical nonfiction writer, shared fun details of what led her to become a writer and inspire her.

I hope you will follow Botkin on Amazon and Good Reads, so you never miss an interview. I am excited to read her latest book, The Girl Who Dared to Defy: Jane Street and "Denver's Rebel Maids" (2021). It is exciting to be a guest host for the Indie Beacon Show, and I hope you will subscribe and never miss an author interview.

Dr. Jacalyn™'s show "A Better You" I spoke about "The Power of Words." It was fun to explain why I feel "Words Are Our Tools for Communication = The Power of Words."

Watch YouTube or listen to the podcast.

I am excited to be a part of the New Dr. Jacalyn™'s show, Fashion, Fitness Travel, and Leisure! It is going to be so much fun to meet and hear experts from around the world. Be sure to tune in to Dr. Jacalyn™ on Facebook, and you will see us live every Friday at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Talk a Book is a new company that allows you to hire authors like myself through zoom for your home parties. They can be for children and adults. Check out the programs I offer as well as others. It is simple and easy to do.

If you are a children's author and want to get your name out, please schedule a time on my Youtube Story Garden channel. Be sure to stay tuned to the fun changes to my newsletter coming soon!

Be sure to see the pictures and Shine. Enjoy April!

March Updates 2021

March Updates 2021

Mar 21, 2021 | News

Strive for a better you!

Swami Ada Shiva Tirtha, D. Sc shared with Dr. Jacalyn™ on how to be sure the good angels are guiding you. Just say to yourself, “if you are not from God, go away, and they must leave, and they do.” May sure to subscribe to Dr. Jacalyn™. Better You show and enjoy the variety of guests and their suggestions for a “Better You!”

Katherine Lousie Boehm, the illustrator for the Moonling Adventures the Serengeti, is also a professor at Scad University in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out other talents, especially her music
visit Pickle Process.

The saying “March comes in like a Lion,” and for sure it did in Texas. For the first time in many years, we had light snow. I remember a freeze in the ’90s, but I had not seen snow since I was in 4th grade. Now up in the northern part of Texas, they had inches and inches of snow enough for my nieces and nephews to build a snowman. See Shine the fun pictures that were sent in.

It was a delight to teach a session for the South Cast Senior College. The women learned about the importance of reading to their family members no matter what age. I also gave them tips for changing the voices to make the characters come alive. We discussed various streaming companies and YouTube. I gave suggestions on what to do if a family member is not in the mood for a book, then have fun see about creating a story together. I look forward to hearing about their successes with their new family adventures.

Radio program

As I said in the newsletter, the radio disc jockey said “Go“ and off I went telling one story after another about my brothers and all the different things we did. I would look up at my mom as I spoke, and she mouth to keep talking. So I did. Finally, he said stop and asked me if I had fun talking, and of course, I said yes. Then we waited as listeners called in to say who they thought was the most interesting talker. The next thing I knew, I was back on the show because I won! I received an album of great events in America. I remember this well because the man told me to keep telling stories, and of course, I did. It was a powerful moment. These few minutes in my life were powerful because there was a radioman telling me I won, and he opened my mind to believe in myself, and I had good stories to tell. He gave me the tools to believe in myself and imagine what I can do and be. So embrace imagination and believe you can be whatever you want to be.

 

May March bring you Joy!

Shine Issue 13

Shine Issue 13

Feb 9, 2021 | Shine

I am grateful to have the opportunity to give others the change to show off their art, photo, or other creative avenues. Keep sending them in and brag about yourself being published. Send in as often as you like. Be sure to share with your friends.

Also check out the Story Garden and feel free to email me a book you would enjoy having in the garden. If you are interested in reading for the Story Garden drop me a line.

Thank you all who participated this month. Enjoy the 'MARCH ON 2021!' pictures from various parts of the world.

Shine! February 2021

Shine! February 2021

Jinx, Texas USA

Cold Day by Marsha

Cob Island by Janet

Shine! February 2021

Shine! February 2021

Cindi, Maine USA

For next month... send in your favorite MARCH ON 2021 'shine'!

February Updates 2021

February Updates 2021

Feb 1, 2021 | News

February is a cold wintry month

But I think magic is happening underground, just waiting for the right time for its charm to appear in Spring!

Moonling Adeventures - Serengetti

They were illustrated by Katherine Boehm, where she received excellent reviews for her illustrations of the Serengeti animals. I decided to make the Serengetti the first adventure because children love animals, and I had been to the Serengeti. I have some incredible photographs of the experience. I never dreamed I would see hundreds of Zebras running in their habitat or a lion resting after a feed.

The sounds of elephants as they walked along side by side.

The stars at night and, of course, the moon over the Serengeti. It only seemed fitting to begin the Moonling Adventures in this magical place. Katherine captured the beauty of the animals
in aways that captures the heart of young minds and makes them want to learn more.

New releases

 The Story Garden  is about to have new releases for all different ages. I am so looking forward to sharing the magic of reading with you. My mom never went anywhere without a book ever since I can remember. She learned it from her mom, my grandma. I hope you enjoy the Story Garden and are never without a book!

Valentine's

Valentine's Day is not just for couples. It is a day set aside to share your love with others. Write a sticky note and let someone know you care. You do not even have to sign your name. Send yourself some chocolates or flowers as you deserve them. Remember, you have to love yourself before others can love you. So Let me be first!

I love you. I appreciate you. I give thanks to you for supporting me.

Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn™

I had so much fun co-hosting on the Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn's™ Show. Her guest singer-songwriter Reid Umstattd delighted her audience with his live performances and conversation about various topics and some of the highlights of being on the VOICE. Check it out on YouTube; CLICK HERE

January Updates 2021

January Updates 2021

Jan 5, 2021 | News

Are you ready to 'Embrace Imagination' in 2021!

It is a new year time to make this one the best year yet. I am happy to bounce any ideas you have and inspire you to go for your dreams. Just email me. You are supporting me the least I can do is support you!

Kroger™ Grocery Author

Kroger™ Grocery Author signing day! It was great fun to sign books for Kroger™ customers during the holidays. All the books were popular with many customers purchasing the set! The Little Girl in the Moon - the Big Idea was the most popular out of all my books for the holidays! It will be fun to see which books are popular as I move around to the various stores in Texas and Louisiana.

Moonling Adventures

Serengeti introduces the Little boy in the moon! He and his best the friend the little girl in the moon go to the moonling observatory and take a simulated trip to the Serengeti. It is based on my trip to the Serengeti. This is the 2nd book working with my daughter, Katherine Boehm who illustrated the book. You will find the illustrations fun as well as the new Moonling vocabulary being introduced and much more suprises. You can order it on Amazon and B4R stores. 

B4R Award!

It is exciting to discover one of my books made the bestseller list at the B4R stores. B4R supports Indie authors and sees to it that you the buyer receives a great price for the book, as well as support authors. A win - win. Please check out the wide variety of books and genres they have.

2021 Wealth of Health

I am passionate about how children's books are for adults, too. I was able to share with Dr. Jacalyn™ and her listeners to ring in the new year. As you know, I write children's books that inspire kids to love one another and others. To be kind, to love themselves, and inspire faith, hope, joy, and peace. As adults, we need to be reminded to love ourselves and children's books to refresh our attitude towards ourselves and keep love in our hearts.  I hope you will visit Dr. Jacalyn's™ website and hear a recording of the 2021 Wealth of Health and be inspired by her other guests who ranged from topics, nutrition, substance abuse, business, dating! Be sure to check out her website for upcoming speakers. She is one person to have at the top of your podcast list. 

January 13 Make Your Dreams Come True day

The day to stop dreaming and begin to make your dreams come true. Would love to hear the first thing to do to make your dreams come true!